Open form, but don't take control away from other forms

[Chris, Master of All Things Insignificant]

I have a popup notification, much like MSN or AIM does. The form pops up
ok, but it is taking control away from the current application. It is nice
enough to give it back once it closes, but how can I stop it from taking
over focus? I know one of you .net geniouses know how to do this....

Thank you my friends.
Chris

 

[Phil Harvey]

Hi Chris,
I'd try something like:

Dim foo As New Windows.Forms.Form
foo.Show()
Me.Focus()

I have not tested this but it should work. Basically it shows the new form
the gives focus back to the current form.
If Me.Focus doesn't work, try Me.Select.

Best Regards,

Phil Harvey